Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for 2023
Every fall, OSHA's top 10 violations are released, in an effort to inform and educate employers on the most common issues in the workplace. This year, the preliminary list of OSHA's top 10 violations highlight a notable increase in enforcement efforts by OSHA...
Beryllium Exposure Costs Massachusetts Plant $69K
Beryllium is a vital material in aerospace, defense, and various industries. But, though the metal remains an important part of manufacturing, beryllium exposure poses severe risks if not managed appropriately. In fact, in some cases, it can even prove fatal. A...
Here’s the Breakdown of OSHA’s New Beryllium Guidance
In spring of 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published new beryllium guidance intended to help employers and workers understand and navigate the beryllium standards. One of the documents provides guidance for interim enforcement for the...
Discover the Benefits of Onsite Respirator- Fit Testing and Audiometric Exams with Worksite Medical
Ensuring the health and safety of your employees should be a top priority for any responsible employer. By taking proactive measures such as conducting regular onsite respirator-fit testing and audiometric exams, you can protect the wellbeing of your workforce...
Proposed Rule Change for Workplace Inspections: What You Need to Know (Updated)
Although they're probably not your favorite activity, OSHA workplace inspections are nonetheless incredibly important for millions of workers across the country. These inspections serve the dual purpose of aiding employers and employees in reducing onsite hazards, and...
Strategies for Protecting Workers from Respiratory Illnesses in 2023
Just like nobody enjoys being sick, no employer likes when their workplace is understaffed and less productive due to illness. That means that as flu season approaches, coupled with the ongoing threat of COVID-19, protecting your employees from respiratory...
Fined Again: Lead Exposure Costs Repeat Offender $160K
Although lead remains a fairly common material in industrial settings, lead exposure poses serious health risks to numerous demographics, especially children, pregnant women, and industrial workers. Excessive long-term exposure at the workplace can lead to...
Combating Flood Hazards in the Workplace
The recent flash floods in New York highlight the critical importance of understanding and mitigating flood hazards in the workplace. Underscoring the magnitude, as many as 23 million people were under flood watch across parts of New Jersey, New York and...
Safeguarding Farm Workers: Respiratory Protection Essentials
Agriculture, while vital, stands as one of the nation's most challenging industries in terms of safety. Shockingly, every year, over 2 million young individuals under the age of 20 find themselves confronted with safety risks linked to farming. Farming...
OSHA Updates Submission Requirements for Injury and Illness Records
On July 17 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor introduced a groundbreaking final rule, slated to be enforced starting January 1, 2024. This rule mandates designated high-hazard industry employers to electronically submit vital injury and illness records to the...